Thebes

He is notorious for being the one who saved Thebes from the curse of the Sphinx and become king virtually overnight. He announces his name proudly as though it were a healing charm to others by saying "my children, I am here, famous Oedipus." Oedipus acts very swiftly, and he seems to be very confident even through the very end of the play where he calls upon his brother Creon and his mother Tiresias. Oedipus threatens to banish them both from Thebes, and goes into the palace to stab out his own…

the title character sides with the laws of heaven despite the consequences. She believes that her brother has the right to a burial and goes against state laws to make sure he receives one. As a result, she is to be executed by Creon, the king of Thebes who is fixed on obedience. Consequently, the book hints that she will be remembered, maybe even honoured for her sacrifice. For these reasons, Antigone is a martyr. A martyr is someone who deeply believes in a cause and will risk…

league for safeguarding. Which actually brought more confusion to the country. Many rulers and officials formed suits against one and another. It was constant feud within states and adding tension on the borders of Greece and its colonies. For example,Thebes was at war with its western neighbors for a while. After after the fall of Epaminondas and the formation…

who mistrusts other people which ultimately leads to the demise of his family. Creon became king of the city of Thebes after the death of the former king, Eteocles, while fighting his brother who also died, Polynices. When the throne became Creon’s he was immediately faced with some tough decisions regarding the burials of the former king and his brother. He announces to the people of Thebes that he will bury the king with a ceremony and that the brother will be left where he died and if anyone…

of human character today. In Oedipus Rex, turmoil erupts in Thebes when Oedipus realizes he is the murderer of his father, Laius. However, Oedipus finds that this is not his only worry; he has just recently learned that he has married his birth mother, Jocasta. While one may say that it is Oedipus’ oblivion that makes him responsible for these tragedies, it is arguable that other characters such as the shepherd and the people of Thebes may be responsible for these events. On the other hand, in…

practicing bacchanalia, and far more to do with the aversion and rejection of the tyrannical King Pentheus, his oppressive ideology, and his inability to rule Thebes. In the very first line of the scene description on page one, Soyinka gives a very brief but distinct and vivid description that sets the scene for the atmosphere in which the people of Thebes have lived. He writes: “to one side, a road dips steeply into lower background, lined by the bodies of crucified slaves mostly…

killer of Lauis, his city had no mercy on him. They wanted him gone including his brother-in-law and uncle Creon. Just like Oedipus the people of Thebes were very harsh with punishments and did not contemplate their actions. Once angered they found it hard to see the good in Oedipus just like Oedipus. I do believe that like Oedipus the people of Thebes have learned to think their action through completely. Like Gertude, Jocasta was a victim of sexism. After the death of her husband she was told…

The Bacchae is an ancient and famous Greek tragedy, this play was written by the Greek playwright Euripides around the 410 B.C, and premiered in the 405 B.C., as (Ancient-literature.com, n.d.) says “the story is based on the myth of King Pentheus of Thebes and his mother Agave, who are punished by the god Dionysus for refusing to worship him”. It is considered one of the most remarkable tragedies of all times. Euripides was one of the greatest tragedians of the Ancient Greece. He was born in…

Oedipus (swollen foot) who was known for his wisdom and knowledge. He was the son of Laius (for his son killing him and a hero) and Jocasta (prophecy saying). Oedipus was the ruler of Thebes when he killed Sphinx the beast the was half lion and half lady. When his father first heard that Oedipus was going to kill him and marry his mother. So Laius told one of his servants to percies his ankles so he couldn’t walk and that's how he got his name Oedipus. His mother (Jocasta) handed the baby to a…

citizens of Thebes safe, Creon declares his power for another reason - he wants to make it apparent that he should be the only individual that is obeyed or looked up to. In this moment, when Creon quickly and abruptly obstructs Haimon from speaking, it becomes evident that he wants to hold all of the that is available. He doesn’t want others to think that they have the potential to gain control, which is why he publicizes the fact that he is the one and only voice to make orders in Thebes. This…